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HC 14: Interaction of Science and Society
Professor Jeffrey Miller, Molecular Biology
Students should contact Prof. Jeffrey Miller by email or by phone at 310-825-8460 to arrange an interview (if using email please write "HC 14" in the subject line). Interviews will be conducted in small groups through the first week of December, with results to be sent from Professor Miller by email. Note that while topics include issues about genetic engineering, cloning, and biological weapons, the course is open to both science and non-science majors (freshman to senior levels), and assumes no science background.
See HC 14 flyer (Word format)
HC 29: Critical Vision: History of Art as Social and Political Commentary
Professor Paul VonBlum, Center for African-American Studies
Students should email Professor VonBlum expressing interest in the course. Please write "HC 29" in the subject line. Professor VonBlum will inform students directly of the results.
HC 56: Language as a Window to the Mind
Susan Curtiss, Linguistics
This course is open only to College Honors juniors and seniors who have NOT taken any Linguistics courses. If you are eligible, please email Honors Collegium Coordinator Mark Santos to reserve a spot. Please write "HC 56" in the subject line.
HC 83W: Politics and Rhetoric of Literature
Professor G. Jennifer Wilson, Asst. Vice Provost for Honors
Students must write a ONE-page intellectual autobiography: an essay explaining what books, ideas, or life experiences have influenced the way you think (Dr. Wilson is interested in knowing how your mind got to where it is today). Don’t forget to include your name, UID, phone number, email address, class standing (FR, SO, JR, or SR), major, and any other information you’d like to include (as long as it fits on the one page). Your essay must be submitted via email or delivered directly to the Honors Office at A-311 Murphy Hall no later than Monday, November 28th by 4pm (if using email please write "HC 83W" in the subject line). Results will released via email during the first week of December.
HC M116: Art Alive: Art & Improvisation in the Museum
Professor Sandra Caruso, Theater
Students should email Honors Collegium Coordinator Mark Santos expressing interest in the course. Please write "HC M116" in the subject line.
HC 144: Stigma: Anthropology of the Dangerous Other
Professor Peter Hammond, Anthropology
This course is open only to College Honors students. Students should email Professor Hammond expressing interest in the course. Please write "HC 144" in the subject line.
HC M152: Collapses of Past Societies and Their Lessons for Our Own Future
Professor Jared Diamond, Geography
Students should email Professor Diamond expressing interest in the course. Please write "HC M152" in the subject line.
HC 153: International Flash Points
Hon. Warren Christopher, former U.S. Secretary of State
This course has been moved to Spring 2006
For questions, you may email the Honors Collegium coordinator directly.